The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 39,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.8
165.5 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.89 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
266 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
